Plant HR Generalist

Kapco Career•Osceola, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kapco Metal Stamping, our people are at the heart of what we do. We are looking for a Plant HR Generalist who is passionate about employee engagement, compliance, and building strong partnerships with plant leadership. This role is a key on-site HR partner supporting day-to-day human resources operations while helping foster a safe, positive, and high-performing workplace culture. The Plant HR Generalist serves as the primary human resources partner for our Osceola, WI manufacturing facility. This role supports employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, performance management, compliance, training, employee engagement, and general safety support. You will act as a key liaison between plant leadership and Corporate HR, ensuring alignment with company policies, programs, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
3–5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
PHR certification strongly preferred
Working knowledge of employment laws, OSHA, and workers’ compensation
Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR questions and concerns
Coach supervisors on performance management, attendance, and disciplinary practices
Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Support conflict resolution and promote a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment
Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives supporting morale, retention, and plant culture
Organize employee events including recognition programs, safety celebrations, milestone events, and holidays
Gather employee feedback through surveys, listening sessions, and informal check-ins
Partner with Corporate HR to share insights and recommend engagement improvements
Coordinate hourly and salaried recruiting efforts in partnership with Corporate Talent Acquisition
Support hiring practices aligned with corporate standards and policies
Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding programs at the plant
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
Process employee status changes and ensure timely communication with Corporate HR and Payroll
Administer benefits enrollment and serve as a liaison between employees and Corporate Benefits
Track attendance, PTO, leaves of absence, FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
Implement and communicate corporate HR policies at the plant level
Support audits, reporting, and compliance initiatives in partnership with Corporate HR
Promote a strong safety culture and support plant safety programs
Partner with plant leadership, Safety, and Corporate Safety teams
Support workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and inspections as needed
Coordinate plant training programs and required certifications
Support annual performance review and goal-setting processes
Coach managers on performance feedback and documentation standards
Track training completion and report metrics
Assist with corporate HR initiatives, system implementations, and policy rollouts
Participate in cross-functional and cross-location HR projects